The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 introduces major changes for landlords in England, coming into effect on 1 May 2026.

Changes include the end of fixed term tenancies, the abolition of Section 21 notices, new rules on rent increases, and changes to tenants' rights.

Intermediaries can help their landlord clients prepare by understanding the key changes and actions required. Download our guide below for landlords to stay compliant and informed.

Six ways that letting will change for your landlord clients

Here is an overview of the key changes that will happen on 1 May.

1. Tenancies will change

On 1 May 2026, a number of changes will be made for tenancies.

• All existing Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) will automatically become assured periodic tenancies.
• If the tenancy was part way through a fixed term period, it will turn into a rolling, periodic tenancy.

2. New rules on how landlords charge rent

For tenancies entered from 1 May 2026, landlords will only be able to charge rent for periods of up to a calendar month and will not be able to require tenants to pay rent in advance.

3. Compulsory statutory process for increasing rent

From 1 May 2026, the only valid way to increase rent will be by following the Section 13 process.

• Landlords will only be able to increase the rent once a year.
• They will not be able to increase rent during the first 12 months of a tenancy.